Henry (Hennie) Bosman is a South African karate instructor, ex–world karate champion, stunt man and actor. He is sometimes known as Henie Bosman. He owns a karate school in Bellville, Western Cape.
Roots Bosman was born on 24 May 1956 in Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa. He graduated from Bellville High School.
Karate career He started training karate in 1965 at the age of 9. He was the national champion in Kata and Kumite. He was the world senior Karate champion in 2001. That was held in Osaka, Japan. For a long period he was a 7th Dan; called Shihan (七段). He now holds the rank of 8th Dan; called Hachidan (八段 ). He is the chairman of Kyokushin Africa.
Personal life Bosman’s father was a cyclist and his mother a discus field athlete. Before making karate and the instruction thereof a career he was a detective sergeant in the South African Police Force. He is married to Hayley Ruth Williams and has two children. He was involved in scheduling a diplomatic parliamentarian meeting between Russia and Japan. He is also a motorracing driver.
Filmography Stuntman appearances Stuntman appearancesYearTitleCredit2004Wake of DeathHenry Bosman2005The MarksmanHenie Bosman2006AvengerHenie Bosman2008The Legend of DronaHenie Bosman2012GallowwalkersStunt double
Actor appearances Acting appearances Year Title Role Notes1987SurvivorRegulator2008DoomsdayTelamon (The Gladiator)2009InvictusHigh School Coach2010Lost Boys: The ThirstKirk O’Dale (vampire)2010Death Race 2Xander Grady2012Agent VinotBusinessman2013ZuluShaved head2015Shark KillerClambone2015MomentumHuge Man2016GrimsbyJoris Henchman2018SamsonGoliath
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